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BRISTOL, UK (5 February ,2026) \u2013 <\/strong>Pax8<\/a>, the leading cloud commerce Marketplace, today announced Marc Groetelaars as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Pax8 European region. In this role, Groetelaars will lead the region\u2019s sales and marketing strategy and technical presales.<\/p>\n

Groetelaars brings more than two decades of experience in the technology sector, much of it within the IT channel, holding EMEA Vice President roles at Eficode, DataStax, Rescale, ZScaler and VMware. He has seen the industry evolve from on\u2011premises solutions to cloud\u2011based models and has built strong expertise in cloud technologies and security. Groetelaars is based in the Netherlands and will report to Harald Nuij, EMEA CEO at Pax8.<\/p>\n

\u201cMarc brings a leadership style and depth of experience that aligns strongly with our values and our ambitions for the region. His ability to build high\u2011performing teams and foster strong partner relationships will play a key role in strengthening our position across Europe,\u201d said Nuij.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Groetelaars has a long track record of developing culture\u2011rich teams across diverse regions, supported by extensive experience leading commercial and operational functions in the technology sector. Over the past eight years he has held senior leadership roles with responsibility for shaping regional strategy, vendor engagement and driving sustainable growth across Europe. His deep understanding of how emerging technologies such as AI and automation can support partners positions him well to lead the next phase of growth in the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited to be joining Pax8 at a pivotal time for partners across Europe,\u201d said Groetelaars. \u201cThe rapid pace of change in the market presents significant opportunities, and Pax8\u2019s partner\u2011first approach, combined with a commitment to innovation and simplicity, creates a strong foundation for future success. I look forward to working closely with our teams, partners and broader ecosystem to support long\u2011term growth and deliver meaningful value across the region.\u201d \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

To learn more about Pax8, please visit www.pax8.com\/en-eu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

About Pax8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pax8<\/a> is the technology Marketplace of the future, linking partners, vendors, and small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights and comprehensive product support. With a global partner ecosystem of over 47,000 managed service providers, Pax8 empowers SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential and enhance their security. Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale, Pax8 drives customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Follow Pax8<\/strong> on Blog<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a>, X<\/a>, and YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Contact:
\nIsabelle Jones
\nEMEA Public Relations Manager
\nijones@pax8.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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